The Transportation Troubles of Our Great Institution: Seeking Solutions for Student Commuters
The Daily Struggles:
From the crack of dawn till the end of the day, transportation woes haunt us. Mornings, especially on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, are riddled with chaos. Prices soar for no apparent reason, and even when buses are available, they can hardly accommodate the large student population. The subsidy removal has only compounded these issues, making our already challenging journeys even more arduous. Though Thursdays and Fridays offer some respite, the problems persist throughout the week.
As if the mornings weren't enough, the evenings present another ordeal. After enduring a demanding day of classes, the thought of heading home to unwind becomes an increasingly distant dream. We trudge our way to the gate, only to discover that not a single bus awaits us. We find ourselves among a throng of students resorting to trekking, desperate to reach the first gate in a timely manner. If we are fortunate enough to find a bus, it comes as no surprise that everyone aboard is in a hurry to get home quickly. This mad rush poses dangers, leading to incidents of injuries and lost belongings. The toll these daily challenges take on us is undeniable and deserves urgent attention.
The School Shuttle Queue:
The morning queues for the school shuttle are a recurring inconvenience, taking away the joy from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. The shuttle capacity falls short of accommodating the entire student population, making the long lines inevitable.Based on some eye witness report, it has been observed that while we have long queues at the shuttle stop at LASU/Iba Gate, Empty shuttles are always lined at the LASU/ Badagary gate(Faculty of Arts). We earnestly implore the school management and SUG to address this issue promptly.
Conclusively, the student union and school management possess the power to alleviate our transportation woes. One possible solution lies in providing buses that can transport us to and from the school every day. While buses currently exist, they solely serve students traveling to Iba. It is not to discount the significance of proximity to the school, but we cannot overlook the fact that many students hail from Isheri, Iyana-Ipaja, Egbeda, Agege, and beyond. By implementing a system where buses operate specifically from Monday to Wednesday, during peak hours (7 to 10 am) and again in the afternoon (4 to 6 pm), we can address the core issue.
In pleading our case, let us stand united and voice our concerns to the student union and school management. Together, we can foster change, transforming our daily commutes into hassle-free experiences. Remember, our education should not be impeded by the burdens of transportation. It is time for our voices to be heard, for our struggles to be acknowledged, and for a solution to be implemented.
Do you have a solution for us let's us know in the comments pls
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In addressing this issues, I'll only ask questions for all to sincerely and reasonably ponder on perhaps we would come to a point where with the cooperation of the student union leaders (emphasis on cooperation) rise to demand lasting solutions to our predicament.
1, The defunct NURTW are said to be less than 5 years at the LASU Iba gate, why were they allowed there?
2, Who are those who permitted them there? A saying in the Yoruba parlance goes thus "if the death in the house does not kill you, that of outside has NO HOLD ON YOU. The LASUSU administration that saw them emerge failed the students populace of all time!!!
3, Oral account has it that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) do ply that route before, why were they stopped? Who stopped them?
4, What's the stance of the school management on this matter? Are they concerned for their world class students?
5, Has this issue been brought to the notice of the state government? If yes, what is their response?
Answers to these questions will provide lasting solutions to the Lasuite Populace.